Who Is Kathleen in “The Last of Us” and Is She Part of the Iconic Video Game Series?

The HBO adaptation of “The Last of Us“ has been a massive hit. There have been four episodes so far, and they have all been outstanding. This HBO series received nothing but appreciation from fans. It was praised for the outstanding performance by the actors and the direction in the series.

The game’s creator, Neil Druckmann, has the helm besides Craig Mazin. The latest episode introduced a new character named Kathleen, played by Yellowjackets actor Melanie Lynskey. This new, cold-blooded matriarch character has piqued everyone’s interest. So let’s learn more about Kathleen.

Who is Kathleen?

The reason behind Kathleen getting so much attention from the fans is that she doesn’t appear in the 2013 action-adventure game. It is one of the original characters introduced in this show besides Perry, played by Jeffrey Pierce. The creators of the series have claimed that the series will have deviations from the original game to suit the narration even more.

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In the game, when Ellie and Joel arrive in Pittsburgh, they were ambushed by hunters, who attack travelers to take their supplies. While fleeing the hunters, the duo stumbles upon a fellow survivor duo, Sam and Henry. During these events in the game, the players learn that the hunters have a leader, but they never meet that person.

Ellie and Joel were similarly approached by hunters in the latest episode of the HBO adaption, although this time, it was in Kansas City instead of Pittsburgh. We also met Henry and Sam at the end of the episode. But the most intriguing aspect was meeting Kathleen, the mysterious leader of the hunters in the game.

Importance of this new character in “The Last of Us”

The fans never got to learn more about the hunters and their perspectives in the game. But the creators have stated that this adaptation will present the world from other characters’ perspectives. We also learned in the fourth episode that Kathleen is hunting for Henry. She might go to some great heights, as we witnessed her shooting a doctor in rage.

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Kathleen will undoubtedly be an intriguing character to watch. We might learn more about her and Henry’s relationship in the next episode. What do you think about this new character? Share your thoughts in the comments below.